{"id":4988,"date":"2025-03-13T14:07:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T14:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/bringing-balance-and-mindfulness-to-schools-a-transformative-yoga-course-for-teachers-and-school-staff1360406.html"},"modified":"2026-10-04T14:54:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T14:54:09","slug":"bringing-balance-and-mindfulness-to-schools-a-transformative-yoga-course-for-teachers-and-school-staff1360406","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/pt\/blog\/bringing-balance-and-mindfulness-to-schools-a-transformative-yoga-course-for-teachers-and-school-staff1360406","title":{"rendered":"Bringing balance and mindfulness to schools a transformative yoga course for teachers and school staff in Bologna"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you ever thought that even a few mindful breaths during a hectic school day can help restore calm, improve focus, and ease stress? Incorporating yoga into the classroom isn\u2019t limited to physical poses\u2014it\u2019s a holistic approach to <\/span>nurturing mental <\/span>and <\/span>emotional well-being<\/span>. With its <\/span>combination of movement<\/span>, <\/span>breathwork<\/span>, and <\/span>mindfulness<\/span>, yoga offers teachers and students valuable tools to support balance, clarity, and resilience in an increasingly fast-paced world.
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The latest edition of the course<\/span> <\/span>\u201cYoga for teachers and school staff: Enhancing Well-being in the classroom\u201d<\/span> <\/span>was held in Bologna from 11\/05\/2025 to 17\/05\/2025. Educators from across Europe came together to explore how yoga can be implemented as a valuable practice in their professional and personal lives. The participants included Andreas B\u00fcchel from <\/span>Erasmus+\/ Gymnasium Ohmoor <\/span>in Germany, Sonja Schlegel from <\/span>Rumold-Realschule Kernen<\/span> again in Germany; Carla Mendon\u00e7a, Carla Silva, C\u00e9lia Cruz and Paulo Barata from <\/span>Agrupamento de Escolas de Proen\u00e7a a Nova <\/span>in Portugal.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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They started the course with introductory activities designed to foster openness and connection among the group. After the trainer told them about her own path to yoga, participants shared what yoga means for them, and exchanged their expectations about the course. Then they began to explore <\/span>foundational yoga practices<\/span>, including basic breathing techniques and gentle movement. The first day also introduced strategies for weaving <\/span>short yoga moments<\/span> into the daily school routine \u2014 <\/span>simple yet effective rituals<\/span> to promote <\/span>calmness and focus<\/span> firstly in their own body, and then in their students\u2019 bodies.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

On the second thay, the focus shifted to <\/span>understanding stress<\/span>, its sources, and how it manifests in both the body and mind. Participants were introduced to various <\/span>stress management techniques<\/span> and discussed how to apply them in their professional routines. A central part of the day involved exploring the relationship between emotions, thoughts, and mindset, particularly the shift from a <\/span>fixed to a growth mindset<\/span>. The concept of <\/span>the circle of control<\/span> sparked meaningful discussions on how teachers can prioritize what they can influence and let go of what they cannot. These reflective sessions were supported by guided yoga asana practices designed to cultivate <\/span>emotional balance, resilience, and self-awareness<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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